[FairfieldLife] Bhutan: A piece of heaven on earth

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http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/travel-bhutan-a-piece-of-heaven-on-earth/20160217.htm
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Nestled in the heart of the mighty eastern Himalayas lies a jewel; a speck of 
green that is part flower bed, and part dynamic landscape.At first glance it 
appears to be a simple, small country with a village-based subsistence 
lifestyle.Yet beneath the surface, it’s immensely rich and has a diverse 
community comprising various groups such as yak herders and the Nomadic Laya 
people, as well as royal and governmental hierarchies, lamas, Rinpoches, and 
abbots.It is the only country in the world to have banned smoking and plastic 
bags effectively.It took a tiny Himalayan nation to challenge the concept of 
Gross National Product as a yardstick of advancement. Ever since 2002, 
promoting happiness is a serious business in Bhutan.The King decreed that Gross 
National Happiness is the primary objective of this Himalayan state.